Small Wars Journal

12/21/23 National Security and Korean News and Commentary

Thu, 12/21/2023 - 9:22am

Access National Security News HERE.

Access Korean News HERE.

National Security News Content:

1. Taiwan Is Not Ready for a War With China

2. Taiwan’s Ability to Defend Against China Invasion Thrown Into Question

3. Xi warned Biden during summit that Beijing will reunify Taiwan with China

4. China warns US ally about its "red line"

5. MARSOC, Navy SEALs, and Army Rangers: SOF by the numbers

6. Into the Cold: Special Operations in the Arctic

7. U.S. Releases Ally of Venezuelan President in Exchange for 10 Americans

8. War in Ukraine Has China Cashing In

9. General Staff: Russia using low-quality, defective North Korean shells

10. Fort Liberty completes redesignation with Schoomaker Road and Beckwith Lodge

11. The Blockade on Promotions Is Finally Over. Here's How to Ensure it Never Happens Again. (Opinion)

12. Biden’s Foreign Policy Had a Rough 2023, and 2024 Looks Rougher

13. Why the Defense Department attended COP28

14. Opinion: The largest fiscal cost of war is veterans' benefits. Honest budgeting can save lives.

15. Israel’s Muddled Strategy in Gaza by Daniel Byman

16. The Premature Quest for International AI Cooperation

17. After a Ceasefire, Would Russia Simply Fight Again?

18. Taking an Azimuth on the US Military’s Recruiting Crisis: What We Learned from MWI and TRADOC’s Essay Competition

Korean News Content:

1. Milestones and Momentum: A Banner 2023 for the US-ROK Alliance and the Path Forward

2. We’re a Happy Family: Decoding Kim Ju Ae’s Family Affiliations

3. N.K. leader says ICBM shows he won't hesitate nuclear attack in event of enemy's nuclear provocations

4. N. Korea succeeded in ICBM flight test, re-entry technology unverified: defense chief

5. General Staff: Russia using low-quality, defective North Korean shells

6. N Korean leader, powerful sister issue nuclear threat to US, S Korea

7. Kim says ICBM shows he won't hesitate to launch nuclear attack in event of enemy's nuclear provocations

8. N. Korea's Ri Son-gwon demoted from alternate member of party political bureau: Seoul

9. S. Korea, Japan agree to realize 'full potential' in economic cooperation

10. Seoul urged to bolster defense against Pyongyang's evolving cyber threats

11. UN General Assembly passes NK human rights resolution for 19th consecutive year

12. Korea donates 6 helicopters to Kenya for UN peacekeeping

13. Total Population of Two Koreas Inches Down in Risk for Both

14. Veterans minister nominee vows to improve support for people of distinguished service

15. Global Peace Convention highlights importance of peace-building

16. Sticking by our allies

17. US and North Korea: Testing the Water on Arms Control and Reduction